This is exactly why we didn't go with one-time legislation, such as what was done in 2012 with former minister Kenney. That was a one-time elimination of a backlog. The intention of this has nothing to do with backlogs.
November 20th, 2025 / 3:35 p.m.
Director General, Integrity Policy and Programs, Department of Citizenship and Immigration
This is exactly why we didn't go with one-time legislation, such as what was done in 2012 with former minister Kenney. That was a one-time elimination of a backlog. The intention of this has nothing to do with backlogs.
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